Q. I need to use an image from a book in Yale University Library. Who should I contact?

Chances are that Yale University does not own the copyright in the majority of books in our collection. If Yale does not own it, it cannot give permission to use the image. First determine that the image is still in copyright. If it is, then figure out who owns the image. It is likely that there will be some attribution given to the image if the author of the book did not create the image him/herself. Generally, you have to contact the copyright holder of the image and get permission to use it unless you are using it under the Fair Use Doctrine.

Disclaimer: These Ask Yale Library questions are fluid and subject to change.  If you have suggestions or feedback on this, please contact:

Sandra Aya Enimil

Copyright Librarian and Contracting Specialist

copyright.librarian@yale.edu or sandra.enimil@yale.edu

The information provided in this guide is for your general information purposes only and not to be construed as legal advice.  For legal advice, please consult with your own attorney or Yale's Office of General Counsel.